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s we move into the cooler months, our thoughts are turning to all things winter – roaring fires at countryside retreats, Christmas Markets filled with the scent of gingerbread and glühwein, romantic city breaks and bracing walks along the coast. In this issue of Breeze you can read about our destinations where you can do all of these things and more.

Inside you can discover the surprising weekend destination of Aberdeenshire, learn what there is to do in Paris in the winter, find out what Geneva has to offer both city-breakers and skiers and explore the country around Hamburg.

We’d like to thank the thousands of passengers that travelled with us this summer, making it our busiest July and August since 2007. You can read more about this on page 4. And as always, if someone at Southampton Airport has made your journey extra special this summer, you can nominate them for a Breeze Through Award.

See page 7 for details.

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21 Dave Lees, Managing Director, Southampton Airport

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BUMPER SUMMER FOR SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT Southampton Airport has just experienced its busiest summer in seven years. An impressive 192,353 passengers travelled through the airport in July 2014; a 1.9% increase on July last year and the largest number since 2007.

There were more than 200,000 passengers through the doors in August, the highest number in a single month since August 2007 and representing a 3% increase in passengers over 2013. The route with the largest growth, year on year, was Guernsey with an increase of 53% more passengers in August.

Jan Halliday, Director of Marketing & Communications, said: “It’s great to see so many people heading off on their summer breaks from Southampton Airport. Passenger numbers this July and August have been similar to pre-recession levels, with many people taking advantage of the range of flights available from their local airport.”

Read more about the beautiful and varied destinations which you can fly to from Southampton Airport at www.southamptonairport. com/destinations

PAVILION ON THE PARK OPENS NEW ACTIVITY BUILDING

L-R: Mayor of Eastleigh, Southampton Airport’s Jan Halliday and Daisy Robinson from Pavilion on the Park

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Eastleigh’s Pavilion on the Park, which was awarded a special grant from the Southampton Airport Big Idea Community Fund, has opened a new outdoor activity building. The 4all Hangar provides storage for specialist cycles and a focal point for developing work skills, independent living skills and recreation & leisure experiences.

The new facilities are designed to encourage adventurous, challenging and inspiring activities, engage families in sustainable living and provide facilities to help those with challenging lives integrate with the community. The 4all Hangar was opened by The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Eastleigh, Councillor Tony Noyce.

Jim Vaughan, Chairman of the Eastleigh Youth Trust and The Pavilion on the Park said: “We now have access directly onto the park for cycling which will enable cyclists with disabilities to enjoy the expansive and beautiful parkland. With the new 4allHangar we can access our fleet of adapted cycles with ease, it will be easier to care for them, clean them and maintain them, and overall they will have a longer life span. This enables even more children, young people and adults with disabilities to access and enjoy inclusive cycling.”

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SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF SKI SEASON

BLUE ISLANDS INCREASE GUERNSEY FLIGHTS Channel Islands airline, Blue Islands, has increased the number of flights between Southampton and Guernsey, to up to eight per day. The move is in response to passenger demand, as more Guernsey residents are choosing to fly to Southampton as their preferred route in to central London, together with a growth in both leisure and business visitors flying to Guernsey from Southampton.

This fourth return flight brings a further 40,000 seats to the market bringing Blue Islands’ total capacity to 170,000 and follows the significant investment in December last year when Blue Islands launched its first 66-seat ATR 72 aircraft, dedicated to its Guernsey to Southampton service and a 280% increase in total capacity.

Rob Veron, Blue Islands Managing Director said “The additional flights on our Guernsey to Southampton service comes as Islanders are

increasingly choosing Southampton as their route to the UK, for both the south coast and for a cost-effective and hassle-free connection to central London with our special train fares.

What’s more there has also been a sharp increase in inbound passenger numbers as holidaymakers discover our beautiful island of Guernsey.”

The extra Blue Islands flights come as the preference to fly to Southampton grows, while passenger numbers for Gatwick continue to decline. In May, 5,104 fewer passengers used services between Guernsey and Gatwick, a drop of 16% from May 2013, whereas Southampton services enjoyed a 44% year on year increase with 5,276 extra passengers.

Flights are available to book from now. For more information about Southampton Airport visit www. southamptonairport.com/airlines.

Passengers were treated to a special event to mark the launch of the 2014/15 ski season in September.

Those travelling through the terminal were invited to pose for selfies in the snowy photo booth, take away goodie bags, find out about the extensive ski holidays available from the airport and chat to experts about ski equipment and technique. Teams from Inghams, the Alpine Snowsports Centre and Skiplex were on hand. Passengers also had the chance to win a ski holiday for two and sample a taste of Jägermeister from World Duty Free.

Jan Halliday, Director of Marketing & Communications, said “Following our busiest ever ski season last year, we’ve launched this season’s winter holiday programme in style, reminding people of the broad range of holiday options available from Southampton Airport to the Alps and Pyrenees” For more information about ski breaks from Southampton Airport visit www.southamptonairport.com/ski

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BREEZE THROUGH AWARDS

At Southampton Airport we pride ourselves on helping make our passengers’ journeys as easy as possible. Our Breeze Through awards recognise and reward those staff who go the extra mile.

June 2014: Chris Hoff & Shirley Cuppelditch (Swissport) In June, a passenger presented himself at Border Control with no passport, and it appeared that the passenger had disposed of it in the aircraft toilet. Chris Hoff (Ramp Supervisor) and Shirley Cuppelditch (Ramp Leading Hand), from Swissport, emptied Chris and Dave Lees Shirley with the toilet cart to see if they could find the passport. They managed to fish out most of the photo page which was then passed on to Special Branch. Chris and Shirley certainly went above and beyond their jobs to assist Special Branch and Border Force to identify the passenger!

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT SCORES HIGHLY IN WHICH? UK AIRPORTS SURVEY Southampton Airport has received a Which? Recommended Provider accolade in the consumer champion’s latest UK airports survey. The survey found that smaller airports are, on average, providing a better experience than larger ones and Southampton made it into the top six airports in the UK. Over 7,000 Which? members were asked to complete the survey about their experiences of flying from and to an airport in the UK. Southampton Airport achieved a full five star rating in seven of the ten categories, including baggage reclaim and distance to boarding gate – common frustrations for UK travellers.

Neil Garwood, Head of Customer Service, said “We aim to deliver a ‘Breeze Through’ experience here at Southampton Airport which is fast, easy and friendly.

Customers who use the airport often highlight what a difference and delight it is to travel through here compared to the larger airports, where the journey involves queues, long walks and overwhelming volumes of passengers. We are delighted to have been scored so highly by Which? members.”

July 2014: John Sheldrake (Balfour Beatty) John was nominated for an occasion where he was seen helping an elderly lady from the car park to the terminal with her bags and putting her ld woo Garnta l me art Nei dep lti-h n wit Mu Joh mind at ease as he escorted her team through. This act of kindness was supported with other nominations for his overall manner, always willing to help Southampton Airport wherever he can and being the man to rely on.

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ituated on the east coast of Scotland, you may have heard about Aberdeen as the Energy Capital of Europe. Certainly, when you fly into Aberdeen Airport, there’s evidence of the North Sea oil and gas industry everywhere – including tankers anchored out in the ocean and an abundance of helicopters landing and taking off.

But it’s not all about business. Fast becoming ‘Scotland’s weekend city’, savvy travellers are realising that weekend stays in Aberdeen can represent excellent value once the workers and business trippers have gone home.

The investment in the city is huge – new hotels are being constructed all around, a new conference centre is being built and future harbour developments will soon see cruise ships arriving. So what is there for the weekend visitor?

Crathes Castle Estate

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Travelling with Eastern Airways, we left at 4pm on a Friday afternoon and explored.

Gateway to Aberdeenshire Hire a car and Aberdeenshire is your oyster. The wider region has so much to offer that you’ll want to stay longer than a couple of days. There are around 300 castles in the city and Shire alone, not to mention rolling hills, miles of fields, rugged countryside and salmon-rich rivers. Whether you want to put on your walking boots and explore, or retreat to a country house and enjoy local delicacies by the fireplace, you can do it all here.

It was out in the Shire that we found the Glen Garioch (pronounced ‘Glen Geery’) distillery in the market town of Oldmeldrum.

It’s Scotland’s most easterly distillery and produces hearty Highland malts. Let me be honest here; I knew very little about whisky be-

fore my visit and found it hard to taste anything other than, well… whisky. The distillery was built in 1797 from local granite, when two brothers set out to make beer and whisky. They soon discovered which was more profitable and Glen Garioch now produces 1,600 litres of new spirit every day; produced in small batches by a team of just six distillers. The tour was fascinating and I may even be converted after sampling a wee dram – and being shown how to taste it properly by Glen Garioch’s expert team.

If whisky is your thing, there are a number of trails that you can follow across the north of Scotland. Or why not attend one of the many whisky festivals in the region? And if you’re willing to travel a little further, the nearby whisky region of Speyside is home to a hotel bar stocked with over 1,000 whiskies (overnight stay recommended!).

Also in the town of Oldmeldrum is the stunning Meldrum House, where we stopped for lunch. The friendly team were clearly elated after just winning AA Hotel of the Year in Scotland and it’s very well deserved. The manor was built in 1236 and is furnished in a warm country house style – complete with a Whisky Cave. If you’re

simply stopping for something to eat you can dine in the a la carte restaurant, or the lounge for more casual bites and afternoon tea. Golfers will love the hotel’s 7,000-yard parkland course and you can book a break to include other world-class courses during your stay, while residing in one of Meldrum’s 4 Gold Star characterful bedrooms or suites.

On the subject of golf, no feature on Aberdeenshire would be complete without a mention of Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. The challenging course, designed by veteran designer Martin Hawtree, has a backdrop of rugged coastline and is set among ancient, grass-spiked sand dunes. The tranquil atmosphere here was a surprise; with around 100 golfers playing the same time, it felt satisfyingly private. You can also stay here at MacLeod House & Lodge – Trump’s very own Scottish Baronial mansion.

Furnished by the man himself, no expense has been spared – expect Swarovski chandeliers in the dining room and silk bedspreads, Bose sound systems and 48 inch TVs in each bedroom.

With only enough time to visit one of the Shire’s 300 castles, we choose Crathes Castle – a beautiful 16th century fortified family home

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Southampton Airport’s Louise Neville spends a weekend in Aberdeen and one of the National Trust for Scotland’s properties.

Tour the tower house to see the original painted ceilings, hear tales of ghosts, find out how intruders were foiled and admire the curios and period furniture. The estate is something to behold, with some of the finest gardens in Scotland and waymarked trails to explore.

The more active may wish to have a treetop adventure at Go Ape, within the castle’s grounds.

City life If you’d rather leave the driving behind for a weekend, you can do plenty on foot in Aberdeen city centre. On every turn there’s stunning architecture; the striking granite churches, libraries, town halls, civic buildings and universities make the city a pleasure around which to wander. The shopping is superb and there are a number of attractions in walking distance. We stayed in the perfectly placed Thistle Aberdeen City Centre, also known as The Caledonian and hit the streets.

Old Aberdeen is a particular treat. With its cobbled

streets and iconic buildings, it’s home to one of Scotland’s oldest universities (founded in 1495). Take a walk to see Kings College Chapel and its eye-catching Crown Tower.

Even the newer buildings in the campus have been built to complement the originals down to the gables, Gothic-style decorations and masonry.

Head to the village of Footdee (known locally as ‘Fittie’) and explore this quirky gem.

Right on the harbour’s edge, this fishing village has roots back to medieval times. The doors to all the houses point inwards to protect them from the North Sea winds but folklore also suggests that this is also to ward off evil spirits and the witches that caused shipwrecks. From here you can step on to the beach and explore.

I must admit, I didn’t expect Aberdeen to have a beach, let alone 23 miles of golden, uninterrupted sand. It’s popular with surfers, kayakers, cyclists, walkers and kite buggy riders but with so much space, it still feels uncrowded and unspoilt.

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For a bit of evening entertainment, Union Street stretches across the city for a mile and around here you’ll find lively bars, nightclubs and decent restaurants – some of which have been converted from beautiful churches and civic buildings. We found dining in Aberdeen a delight and incredible value. Our first evening meal was at Fusion Bar + Bistro, a modern restaurant offering contemporary dining and champagne bar. I sampled some excellent wood pigeon, followed by wild mountain hare, deliciously paired with seasonal veg and quirky twists. Moonfish Café also came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint. In the Merchant Quarter of the city, it overlooks the 12th century St Nicholas Church. The promise of an extensive gin list brought us in but the imaginative dishes, with swatches of flavour, were divine and the service was impeccable too.

Refreshed, we returned to Southampton in time to relax on Sunday evening – eyes opened and eagerly planning our next visit.

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Main picture: Trump International Golf Links, by Brian Morgan, courtesy of Trump International Scotland

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Follow the signs past the multi-storey short stay car park. Free shuttle buses operate on a continuous service to take you directly to the airport terminal.

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by South West Trains and Crosscountry Trains. Frequent services to many destinations BĂŠziersincluding London, Basingstoke, Reading, Winchester, Bournemouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Oxford and Fareham.

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Unilink route U1C/A operates from every 10 minutes during the week and every 15 minutes at weekends and public holidays. It stops outside the terminal.

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Famed for its gastronomy and wine production and located in one of the most stunning areas of outstanding beauty in Europe, Bergerac is rural France at its best. Words by Catherine Collins

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his region offers some of the finest wines in the Bordeaux area and after you’ve had your fill of gourmet restaurants and local produce, you can wander through the charming old town and harbour, visit its interesting museums and see the statue of its most famous resident – the big-nosed Cyrano de Bergerac.

The area enjoys a temperate climate, which makes it possible to take advantage of open-air activities and discover its natural and cultural riches all year round and autumn is a season of numerous flavours and smells, with mushrooms growing in the undergrowth and the harvest of sun-filled grapes.

It provides a fairyland of colours, with trees that adorn themselves with yellow and orange-tinted foliage.

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Above: The rolling vineyards. Right: Saint Jacques church.

Bergerac is a city rich in pageantry – the English ruled Aquitaine for 300 years in the Middle Ages, and among the many architectural relics bequeathed to it, the Bergerac countryside can pride itself in housing some truly authentic treasures – bastides [fortified towns], fortresses, churches and abbeys that have defied time.

Bergerac’s heritage has been carefully preserved and the renovated old town has been restored to its former beauty with great attention to architectural style.

Many relaxing hours can be lost simply strolling its streets and shady squares, while admiring the museums and restored buildings.

The heart of the old town centres around Place Pelissiere and is bordered with

delightful timber-frame houses, and always full of flowers.

Peyrarède House, built in 1604, is home to the Tobacco Museum – in which, unlike in all the other museums, no smoking is allowed – and tells the story of the social and cultural history of tobacco and of civilisations through the ages. In a brick and timber frame house on the Place de la Myrpe, the Wine and River Transport Museum retraces the tale of a onceflourishing river trade and Bergerac’s river heritage, and of the evolution of wine and the vineyard.

Nestled on the northern bank of the Dordogne River in Périgord, South-West France, this picturesque city is steeped in history – a commune grown from a castle.

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BRA N NE D ROUW TE Above: Bridge over the Dordogne River in Bergerac. Below right: Old houses and fois gras shop.

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ochre, the magnificent buildings and half-timbered houses, which virtually glow in the evening sunlight, invite you to join them on an amazing and enthralling journey to discover their truly exceptional heritage In the 14th century – during the Hundred Years War – the city was home to the Battle of Bergerac, during which time many of the churches and convents were burned to the ground.

But the lush green fields, wooded hillsides and gentle winding rivers that surround it still manage to provide the perfect background to Bergerac’s historic quarter and the medieval cobbled streets that line the old town.

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Pelissiere is a fountain where locals once did their washing. It is a superb spot to stop and have lunch and all around the square are lots of restaurants and openair cafes, where you can pass a pleasant hour or two people watching before taking a stroll along the banks of the Dordogne River.

The Dordogne winds its way through Bergerac and is one of the most beautiful rivers in France.

Once of enormous importance to the region’s economy, it now plays a vital role in local tourism and river cruises take visitors on a trip through time, floating past vineyards, walnut groves and medieval fortresses whilst recounting the history of Cyrano’s city, the hectic life of

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the bargemen and the natural reserve – home to herons, kites, kingfishers, coypus and turtles.

If you venture outside the city, the beautiful Chateaux de Lanquais – a castle attached to a Renaissance palace – is well worth a visit. Built by the same Italian craftsmen who worked on the Louvre in Paris, it boasts beautiful sculpted stone chimneys dating from the 17th

century and has been classed as a historic monument since 1942.

Filled with flourishing French charm and far from simply being a pretty picture town, Bergerac lives and prospers thanks to its thriving markets, antique fairs and pedestrian walkways. The legendary local gastronomy and world renowned regional wines certainly add a little something special to this spectacular city.

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EASTERN AIRWAYS INTRODUCES EXTRA CAPACITY ON SOUTHAMPTON SERVICES Eastern Airways has added extra capacity to its Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford and Aberdeen routes with the introduction of a jet aircraft offering over 600 additional seats a month. The airport fire service marked the occasion greeting the arriving aircraft with a water arch.

A 37-seater Embraer 135 regional jet now operates daily on selected peak services to both Leeds Bradford and Aberdeen, and new convenient timings also start today on the service enabling business commuters to arrive in Leeds Bradford in 45 minutes by 8.35am and Aberdeen in 1 hour 55 minutes by 9.45am.

The UK airline is Europe’s leading providing of fixed wing air services for the oil and gas industry and has just been awarded the European Regional Airline of the Year gold award 2014/15 by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). It is firmly committed to enhancing its business-focused timings and providing south coast business travellers and offshore workers with greater flexibility.

Weekday flights to Leeds Bradford from Southampton will see new 7.50am, 4.30pm and 6.30pm departures arriving in Yorkshire at 8.35am, 5.45pm and 7.15pm respectively.

Services leave Leeds Bradford at 6.40am, 10.35am and 5.15pm, landing at Southampton at 7.25am, 11.45am and 6pm respectively. Sunday services leave Southampton at 7.15pm and depart Leeds Bradford at 5.55pm.

Flights to Aberdeen on weekdays will depart Southampton at 7.50am and 4.30pm arriving at 9.45am and 7.20pm respectively. Services take off from Aberdeen at 8.45am and 4.10pm, arriving in Southampton at 11.45am and 6pm respectively.

Sunday flights depart Southampton at 7.15pm and leave Aberdeen at 4.45pm.

Kay Ryan, Eastern Airways’ commercial director, said: “The introduction of the Embraer jet on our Southampton services enables us to offer additional capacity to the two busy regional centres of Leeds and Aberdeen. It also allows us to offer business commuters and offshore industry personnel new enhanced timings to suit their needs.”

All departing Eastern Airways passengers benefit from Fast track security channels at Southampton, Leeds Bradford and Aberdeen airports to avoid any queues at security search.

Customers are offered complimentary drinks and snacks on board the aircraft and there is no charge for check-in, baggage or choice of seat.

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DESTINATION GENEVA

Lake Geneva and Jet d’Eau

With a backdrop of the Alps and set on the banks of Lake Geneva, Catherine Collins finds out it really is a stunning city to visit

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DESTINATION GENEVA

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eneva really is one of the world’s most stunning locations for a city. Surrounded by the vast mountain ranges of the French Alps, which dominate the skyline and are one of the first things you see when coming in to land, Geneva straddles the River Rhône at the south-western end of Lake Geneva, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe.

Described as the smallest of big cities, Geneva is cosmopolitan and compact. The city of peace – home to the United Nations, the World Health Organisation and the Red Cross.

Geneva has a rich and colourful past of religious turmoil and revolution, and a sprinkling of fascinating museums and grand monuments capture the vibrant history of the city.

Geneva’s Old Town is now classed as a national heritage site and various bars, cafés and antique shops line its winding cobbled streets, narrow passages and hidden courtyards, making it the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat.

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St. Peter’s Cathedral is close by and if you climb the 157 steps of its main tower, you are guaranteed a superb view of the lake with its famous fountain, Jet d’Eau. The 140m-tall fountain shoots up water with incredible force to create the sky-high majestic plume, much of which sprays on the spectators below.

The air is so clean that simply breathing feels like a detox.

The award-winning Museum of the Reformation tells how John Calvin and Martin Luther, key leaders of the Protestant Reformation, challenged the power of the Catholic Church with consequences that still echo today. The atmospherically bare interior still houses the preacher’s flat-backed chair.

The 330ft-long Reformer’s Wall – built into the old city nearly a century ago to mark the 400th anniversary of Calvin’s birth – honours the key role Geneva played in the religious turmoil of 16th-century Europe. It also depicts other prominent Protestant leaders, including Scottish-born John Knox, who translated the Bible into English and lived in Geneva in the

1550s, and Oliver Cromwell.

For a change of pace take a tranquil cruise on the lake or relax in one of Geneva’s waterfront parks.

The art of Swiss clock-making also has its roots in this restless era. French Huguenots brought their skills to Geneva and you can see the results at the Patek Phillippe Museum, which provides an aesthetic experience reminding you that before clocks and watches were precise time-keepers, they were objects of beauty and playthings of the wealthy.

The museum has hundreds of these pieces in a dazzling display set with jewels and decorated with exquisite enamel work, and miniature portraits.

Geneva is a chocolate lover’s paradise, with dozens of shops providing a scrumptious selection of Swiss morsels from truffles to chocolate stuffed pastries and fruits. Perfect for those of us with a sweet tooth.

But, every year thousands of visitors pass through Geneva and head straight to the mountains. And who can blame them?

Geneva is a gateway to the Alps.

The sheer number of ski resorts near the

Pictures courtesy of Geneve Tourisme, Olivier M and Louise Neville

airport make it one of the busiest ski airports come snow time. So dust off those salopettes and see what the slopes have to offer.

Less than an hour’s drive away lies the picturesque village of Le Grand Bornand, a lively all-year-round resort that enchants many who ski here, ensuring they return for years to come.

The skiing is based around all sides of Mont Lachat, rising up from the centre of the village – it’s included on the same ski pass as popular French resort, La Clusaz – making a total ski area of 220km.

Popular for short breaks, due to its proximity, and an excellent resort for beginners and intermediates, along with more challenging terrain for the advanced skier, with the potential for good off-piste and extreme skiing.

Le Grand Bornand has one of the most skilful piste grooming and artificial snow management teams in the Alps, they keep runs in exceptional condition – even during periods without fresh snowfall.

The village provides a wonderful place to spend a few days enjoying the ambience

of the sights and traditions, and there are lots of activities that you can enjoy if you are not skiing, including snow-shoe walking through the mountains, crosscountry skiing and ice-skating.

Or if you are feeling really brave, you can paraglide off the tops of the snowy peaks.

A good way to explore the resort is by cable car, or maybe take in the spectacular snowy sights from a horse drawn carriage before going for a swim, or pamper session in the well-being centres, which offer saunas, hammams and massages.

The village markets are fantastic and crammed full of local produce that must be sampled, including saucisson, cheese and breads.

This family friendly resort is full of charm, with a good selection of mountain restaurants, bars and cafes and a lively, but not overwhelming, après-ski.

Overall, Geneva has a lot to offer and it’s easy to see why so many people choose to return year after year.

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WHAT’S ON AT OUR DESTINATIONS

What's on.. . at ou r destina tions

by Shelly Fountain

AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL November 27 2014 - January 18 2015 Fly to Amsterdam with Flybe This winter, Amsterdam will light up Light Festival. The city will be compl once again during Amsterdam emented by light sculptures, projections and installations by contem porary (inter)national artists.

The boat route, Water Colors, will take visitors past artworks along Amsterdam’s canals and the Amste l. winds through the city centre. Durin The walking route, Illuminade, central role in the city as museums g the festival, light will play a and related activities, introducing visitor institutions organise lights to innovations in light art.

ALDERNEY 69TH HOMECOMING DAY December 15 2014 Fly to Alderney with Aurigny To mark Homecoming Day, Aldern ey will be hosting several events to celebrate and remember.

The day which is a public holiday in Alderney will commemorate the return to Alderney of the first group War, following the mass evacuation of Islanders after Second World of Islands, just about everyone left Aldern1940. Unlike the other Channel ey when ships arrived offering help, thus allowing the Nazis to do as they wished with the island.

On Hitler’s personal instructions it was turned into a land battleship, a key bulwark of the Atlantic Wall.

Four concentration camps (the only ones ever built on British soil) housed thousands of slave labour ers from all over Europe (including the Channel Islands) who, in conditions of appalling deprivation, converted the island’s picturesque Victorian forts into a Speer-inspire d nightmare.

SALZBURG CHRISTMAS MARKET November 20 - December 26 Fly to Salzburg with Flybe It’s very Christmassy in Salzburg.

The tradition and ambience of Salzburg’s Christmas market make an Christmas season. Every year visitor ideal setting to start off the s of Cathedral Square, the traditional are enchanted by the charm booths, the strings of light and the quality of the diversified items on the magic this year: from traditional sale. Come and enjoy some of handicrafts, fine baked goods, aromatic tree ornaments and variou s season. Salzburg’s Christmas marke objet d’art for the Christmas t is a feast for all the senses: the delicious scent of mulled wine wafts around booths adorned with precious, decorative, old and new items.

For more information visit: www.c hristkindlmarkt.co.at INNSBRUCK NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE MOUNTAINS December 30 and 31 Fly to Innsbruck with Inghams Each year Innsbruck plays host to a legendary New Year’s Eve party.

The party starts on December 30 with a party for the children with heaps of fun attractions and play stations will be set up across the entire Old Town. To top it all off there will be a fire show at Marktplatz Square at 5pm.

Then the real New Year’s celebra tions take place on December 31 from 9pm-1.30am in the Inner City and the Old Town.Vibrant live music, culinary delights and a colourful show programme over several stages promise to enchant visitor s to Innsbruck’s Old Town and inner city.

EDINGBURGH HOGMANAY December 30 2014 - January 1 2015 Fly to Edinburgh with Flybe There is no New Year’s Party like the Scottish Party. This year’s annual Hogmanay celebrations take place in Edinburgh over three days starting with a spectacular torchli ght December 30. New Year’s Eve itself procession through the city on sees the city host a street party, candlelight concert and the renow ned concert in the gardens who this year is headlined by pop star Lily Allen.

For more information about any of the events visit: www.edinburghshogmanay.org.

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CRUISING NEWS

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he world’s newest cruise ship, the 141,000 ton Britannia will make her international debut in Southampton next year.

Cabins on Britannia’s maiden season are already being snapped up at a record rate and many of her passengers will be joining the spectacular vessel by flying into the city through Southampton Airport.

Cruising is one of the most relaxing of any type of holiday and now more and more passengers are opting to leave their cars in the driveway at home, turn their backs on the trains, or shunning long coach journeys and opting instead for a stress free start to their vacation by flying to Southampton.

Every year hundreds of thousands of travellers who flock to the port of Southampton, northern Europe’s cruising capital, from all over the country, take advantage of the convenience of using Southampton Airport and the many routes across the UK it serves.

Taxis are always available to take passengers and their luggage just the short journey from the airport to the dockside and the start of their holiday on the high seas.

Although no one likes to think about the end of their holiday, but flights from Southampton Airport will ensure the journey back home could not be easier.

Almost all the major cruise lines have ships based in Southampton, including some of the biggest vessels afloat today.

Among the shipping lines operating from Southampton are Cunard, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, while there are also regular visits from Saga, Holland America, Oceania and MSC ships.

Britannia will be the biggest ship ever built specifically for the rapidly expanding British

market and will set sail on her maiden voyage on March 14, 2015 to the Mediterranean.

Once in service Britannia will certainly fly the flag for Great Britain as a stylish version of the Union Jack flag will be emblazoned on her bow.

Britannia’s maiden season will see the ship sail from Southampton to the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands and the Baltic Sea, as well as offering a range of short breaks and a special round Britain cruise.

The ship will then transfer to the Caribbean for the winter season sailing a range of 15 night fly/cruise itineraries from Barbados.

Still under construction in Italy there was great excitement at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste when Britannia’s engines were started up for the first time by BBC Formula One racing presenter Suzi Perry.

Suzi started the engines on the quayside and then visited the engine control room with Britannia’s master, Captain Paul Brown, followed by a tour of the engine room with chief engineer Sinclair Ross.

When working to full capacity, Britannia’s four engines will generate 84,000 horsepower which is equivalent to the power generated by 168 supercars, allowing the ship to cruise at a speed of 22 knots.

Picture by James D Morgan P&O Cruises

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DESTINATION REASONS TO GO TO...

REASONSTO GO TO...

HAMBURG Hamburg is an exciting destination in itself. But the city is a marvellous starting point for a range of destinations in north west Germany. Here are a few ideas. words by Ian Murray

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he countryside surrounding Hamburg is quite scenic, but if you really want to get out of the city to do some sightseeing, you’d best head for Wedel.

Wedel about half an hour’s drive from Hamburg, is best known for its `Willkomm-Höft’ (Welcome Point), close to the Hamburg harbour and the first point which a nearing ship would spot on land. WillkommHöft is so named because every ship which approaches is greeted in its own language, with the ship’s national anthem being played as a salute. Considering the fact that around 50 ships pass this point every day, that’s quite a feat! It is worthwhile spending some time here just to see a ship or two pass by, heralded in this rather quaint and charming way. Wedel also has a very pleasing tea garden, and a museum known as the Buddelschiff Museum, with nearly 200 tiny ships in bottles.

Hameln, is located on the Weser River, approximately one hundred miles from Hamburg. Many people know this town as “Hamelin,” the town made popular by the folk story of The Pied Piper, a thirteenth century tale by The Brothers Grimm.

According to legend, The Pied Piper entered the town of Hameln in 1284 and promised to rid the town of rats. After leading all the rats out of Hameln, he then returned and led over one hundred children out of the town. The town of Hameln presents this famous German folk tale weekly from May through September in open-air theatres. A musical version, “Rats,” can also be enjoyed in the local theatre.

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its name on UNESCO’s World Heritage list is a must visit excursion from Hamburg. The glorious medieval town is located approx 55km away from Hamburg. There are museums, theatres and churches to visit, cruises and boat rides to experience.

Lubeck is located near the Baltic Coast on the Trave River, about forty miles from Hamburg. The architecture in much of the city is from the medieval period, and the streets are quite narrow. Lubeck is the world capital of marzipan, a confection consisting mainly of sugar and almonds. Marzipan can be filled with chocolate, coloured and formed into shapes such as fruits and vegetables, and used as icing on cakes. Niederegger is the most well-known marzipan producer in Lubeck and welcomes many tourists every year. The weeks just before Christmas are the most popular time of year for visits to Niederegger. The legend in Lubeck is that marzipan was first made in this city, but there are claims that marzipan originated in other cities.

Sylt Island, located 230 km approximately from Hamburg is a beautiful island which boasts of a number of sandy beaches, beautiful resorts and several other tourist attractions. You can take a train which runs several times a day between Hamburg and Sylt Island. Take part in one of the activities such as horseback riding, golfing, surfing, tennis, and biking and you will love the experience for sure!

Sylt Island, with a population of approximately twenty-one thousand, is situated to the west of the border between Germany and Denmark. It was once part of

Above: Trave River, Lubeck. Below, top to bottom: Church of St. Nikolas and Hochzeitshaus (Wedding House). Hameln. A boat trip down the Elbe. Sylt Island beach

mainland Germany, but is now an island because of erosion caused by the North Sea. Westerland, a seaside resort and the capital of Sylt Island, is Germany’s most exclusive resort.

Sylt Island’s summer weather is similar to that of Hamburg, with rain on most days and temperatures around 70F. Trains leave Hamburg several times a day to bring tourists to Sylt Island. Visitors travelling by car can also access the island by way of the Hindenburgdamm Bridge, a six mile bridge connecting the island to the mainland.

The scenic city of seven lakes, Schwerin is just over an hour’s drive at a distance of 91 km. This quaint little town seems caught in a time warp with its sprinkling of water bodies and small castles around. The majestic Schwerin castle is a must visit when you are in this part of the world. An easy day trip from Hamburg, Schwerin warrants a visit!

Or if you just want to get out of Hamburg for a while, you might consider taking one of the riverboats which travel up and down the Elbe – the trip can be quite a lot of fun.

More information from journeymart.com and hamburg.co.uk.

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DESTINATION PARIS

Notre Dame de Paris at night

Come rain or shine, Paris is the perfect getaway, whether it be a family adventure or a romantic weekend, the city has something for everyone as Catherine Collins finds out

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he days may be short and the weather cold, but the City of Light shines all year round.

Paris in winter is a feast for the eyes, its streets, boulevards and riverbanks shimmer with beauty and an elegant seasonal display of fairy lights, beautiful ornaments and majestic Christmas trees.

Although walking through the streets of frosty Paris is reason enough to visit the city, Orly Airport is a little over an hour’s flight from Southampton, making it the perfect place for a short city break.

Winter festivities bring a surreal picturesque magic to the city and the cafés still hum, basking in the shadow of the stunning Parisian skyline that provides a familiarity for both first time and frequent visitors alike.

The iconic wrought iron spire of the Eiffel Tower rises high above the ground, piercing the winter clouds and views from the ground give an incredible impression of the sheer size and complexity of the structure. The second level is best for recognising different monuments and you can choose to walk the 704 steps, rather than queue for the lifts.

If you truly want to treat yourself, you may want to consider the Jules Verne restaurant on this floor, although you’ll need to reserve a table a few months in advance.

The third floor viewing platform, only accessible by lift, provides a breathtaking view of the city on a clear day, and at night the experience is quite different, thousands of tiny lights glitter in the city below as the whole tower sparkles on the hour.

The city has plenty of panoramic viewpoints, and a personal favourite is Sacré-Coeur, which sits at the highest point of Paris on the hill of Montmartre. You can either brave the stairs to the top, or take the funicular up the hill for the price of a metro ticket.

At sunset it provides an amazing place to sit, watch the sun go down and the city fade, and the street entertainers add a bit of a buzz to this bustling, yet tranquil, landmark.

The building itself is beautiful. Go inside, take a pew and enjoy the serenity, silence and peace of this Roman Catholic Church. Light a candle for a loved one before paying to enter the Crypt and Dome, which provides the most stunning view of Paris you will ever see.

If by now you have worked up an appetite, the sheer range of restaurants on offer in Paris means you won’t have to travel far to find a place to eat. From bistros to boulangeries, whatever your heart desires can be found within a few hundred metres.

One of Paris’ great winter pleasures is watching the city bustle while you linger at

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an outdoor table with a hot chocolate. Most cafés fire up the braziers to keep things toasty outside.

It’s easy to forget how far north Paris is until an icy blast of wind whips straight through your coat.

To warm up duck into The Louvre, originally a royal palace but now the most famous museum in the world, providing the perfect home to more than 400,000 classic and modern masterpieces.

Beat the crowds by going as early as you can, view the Mona Lisa and the Italian Renaissance galleries, then retreat to the wings of the museum where there is relative peace and you can remember you are in one of the largest art collections on Earth.

Remember to look up – the ceilings are all works of art.

No trip to Paris would be complete without

DESTINATION PARIS

Below left: Sacré Coeur. Above: Louvre Museum. Top right: Eiffel Tower with a boat saliling by on the Seine. Middle right: Sample the Paris cafe culture. Bottom right: Arc de Triomphe.

seeing Notre Dame Cathedral. Hearing the church bells rings sends shivers down your spine and the magnificent soaring ceilings and stained glass windows of the iconic church are second only to the legendary gargoyles that adorn the gutters.

And when you are ready to sample the delights of the charming Parisian Christmas Market at the Champs Elysées – where over one hundred wooden stalls light up one of the world’s most striking avenues – the smell of roast chestnuts and fresh gingerbread combine perfectly with the cinnamon, orange and cloves of the mulled wine to tantalise your taste buds.

So whether you want to stroll slowly around your favourite museums and monuments or shop till you drop, Paris really does have something for everyone to keep them coming back for more.

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OUT & ABOUT FILM LOCATIONS

OUT&ABOUT

FILM LOCATIONS AROUND HAMPSHIRE words by Catherine Collins

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rom War Horse to Worzel Gummidge and The Da Vinci Code to Downton Abbey, Hampshire has been home to a wide variety of film and TV productions over the years.

And with an impressive array of picturesque villages, open coast, historic attractions, rolling chalk hills of the South Downs and the sprawling wilderness of the New Forest - it’s no surprise that the county continues to prove a popular place to film.

It may not be Hollywood, but Hampshire has seen its fair share of box-office blockbusters, and the famous faces that star in them. l Highclere Castle, in Newbury, on the Hampshire-Berkshire border, is best known as the main set for ITV drama Downton Abbey, which is entering its fifth series. But the castle has also featured in several other productions over the years, including The Secret Garden (1987), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Eyes Wide Shut (1999).

Downton Abbey is an award-winning period drama set around the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them. l Due to its unique architecture, Bruneval Barracks in Aldershot was chosen as the location for James Bond film Quantum of Solace (2008), starring Daniel Craig, and

Above: Highclere Castle is the main set for ITV drama Downton Abbey, also The Secret Garden (1987), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Eyes Wide Shut (1999).

Left: Winchester College where scenes from Les Misérables were filmed.

World War Z (2013) with Brad Pitt. Parts of Aldershot’s military training area were also used for scenes in James Bond film Die Another Day in 2002.

World War Z is an American zombie apocalypse movie, based on the novel written

by Max Brooks. Pitt plays Gerry Lane, a former United Nations investigator who is coerced into returning in order to investigate a pandemic that is spiralling out of control across the globe.

l Wi Winchester h C College ll set the h scene ffor L Les Misérables (2012), featuring Hugh Jackman, Posh (2014) starring Max Irons, Goodbye Mr Chips (2002) with Martin Clunes and National Lampoon’s Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006). The city’s historic Cathedral - the burial place of author Jane Austen - doubled as the Vatican in The Da Vinci Code (2006), and it was also used for Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007).

Les Misérables is a romantic historical drama based on the musical of the same name. It tells an enthralling story of unrequited love,

passion, sacrifice and redemption, where exprisoner Jean Valjean, played by Jackman, is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe). l Located on the Hampshire / Surrey border, Blackbushe Airport was the location for several race scenes to be filmed on part of the old airstrip for Ron Howard’s film Rush (2013), starring Chris Hemsworth.

Rush is a biographical sports drama, which centres on the rivalry between race car drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula One motor-racing season. l If you take a walk around Hawley, near Farnborough, you might recognise locations from the opening scenes of Sahara (2005), which was filmed at Hawley Lake, and Die Another Day (2002), which turned the Hawley Bear Pit into the North-South Korean border.

Nearby, Minley Manor was used as a location in the Victorian fantasy movie, Stardust (2007) starring Robert De Niro.

Die Another Day is the twentieth spy film in the James Bond series, and the fourth and last film to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent.

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OUT & ABOUT FILM LOCATIONS

OUT&ABOUT FILM LOCATIONS AROUND HAMPSHIRE

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By Catherine Collins

Winchester Bonfire and Fireworks 8th November 2014, Winchester and Fireworks begins with entertainment The 56th annual Winchester Bonfire town d by a torch-lit procession through outside the Guildhall at 6pm, followe re will be lit by the Mayor. Fireworks bonfi the where and on to River Park ular spectac a is ion process fireworks and will follow at 7.45pm. The bonfire, Guy gather to celebrate the failed plot of sight to behold as over 20,000 people all proceeds will go to charity.

Fawkes. Tickets are on sale now and www.winchesterbonfire.co.uk Paultons Winter Wonderland Paultons Park, Ower 15th November - 23rd December 2014, as Christmas comes to Paultons Park.

A magical family experience awaits le animated characters greet you at Inside this winter wonderland, adorab h the enchanted snow scene to a every turn as you make your way throug g hard to finish all the gifts in time workin elves festive fantasy world. See the r, the and don’t miss Rudolph and Donne for Christmas Eve in the toy factory , children can meet Father Christmas singing reindeer. At the end of the journey and receive a present. www.paultonspark.co.uk Christmas at Marwell 22nd November - 24th December 2014, on Marwell Wildlife Park, Colden Comm at in the festivities with all the family Have a cracking Christmas and join h with a glass of mulled wine or throug lf yourse Warm .

Marwell House whilst Claus Mrs by ted enchan being blackcurrant and a festive treat before The Snowman. Join the elves in their she reads the heart-warming tale of rful festive memories and create your magical woodland, creating some wonde to meet Santa, and his reindeer, in called own Christmas cracker before being gift. special a his sparkling grotto to receive www.marwell.org.uk Southampton Christmas Market Southampton 29th November -28th December 2014, the ntal inspired Christmas Market with Soak up the ambience of the contine sausages, whilst seeking out that sizzling and wine aroma of fruity mulled the to listen and Stop offer. on crafts and special present from the range of gifts this smiles into the spirited shoppers in performers and carol singers strike sensational celebration. www.smtmanagementltd.co.uk Mottisfont’s Magical Christmas Mottisfont, Romsey 29th November 2014 - 4th January 2015, cker nce is inspired by the famous Nutcra This captivating Christmas experie s, and around the grounds, as indoor trail family story. Explore an interactive and s theatre lantern ts, toys and puppe the story unfolds through mechanical um’s twinkling Christmas party, then moving silhouettes. Peek into Stahlba nical mecha dream the enter clocks to climb the staircase to the sound of ticking Plum Fairy (on certain dates), but world of the Nutcracker. Meet the Sugar s. soldier toy the and King n the Mouse watch out for the exciting battle betwee www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont Christmas Celebrations at Beaulieu Palace House, Beaulieu 20th December 2014 - 4th January 2015, for everyone to enjoy at this special Palace House is a place of enchantment costumes, while in the Lower period in time of year – children can dress up around the grand piano. The Drawing Room there will be carol singing the house, and the magnificent around beautiful Victorian-style decorations season. g Room, add a touch of class to the Christmas tree in the Upper Drawin as see one of the largest outdoor Christm Take a stroll around the grounds to ng warmi before tions, seasonal decora trees in the New Forest, adorned with a g enjoyin whilst replace fi yourself in front of the great glass of hot fruit punch.

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l Nestled in the water meadows of Winchester, along the River Itchen, sits the pretty Hospital of St Cross, which featured as part of the 2009 TV series, The Day of the Triffids. Its ancient medieval buildings have provided food and shelter for hundreds of years.

Day of the Triffids is an up-to-date BBC adaptation of the novel by John Wyndham, starring Eddie Izzard and Brian Cox. With the world blinded and the Triffids loose, it falls upon a band of scattered survivors to fight this carnivorous plant invasion. l In 1997, Hampshire’s 140 acre Marwell Zoo, in Colden Common, doubled as ‘Marwood Zoo’ in Fierce Creatures starring John Cleese.

The film was also a reunion for the cast of ‘A Fish Called Wanda’.

Fierce Creatures is a farcical comedy about an English zoo under threat from a heartless global corporation, with a star-studded cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin. l Family favourite Worzel Gummidge (1979-1981) was filmed in the Test Valley areas of Stockbridge, Braishfield and King’s Somborne.

And nearby Romsey was home to Ruth Rendell’s Inspector Wexford in the 1990s.

Worzel Gummidge is a TV series, based on the books by Barbara Euphan Todd, about a scarecrow, played by John Pertwee, who comes to life. l Home to the Duke of Wellington, Stratfield Saye on the Hampshire / Berkshire border was the location for the cavalry scenes in Stephen Spielberg’s epic film War Horse (2011), and the burial place for Wellington’s horse ‘Copenhagen’ in the film. The country house’s dining room was also used to shoot scenes for Emma, with Gwyneth Paltrow in 1996.

War Horse is a war drama adaptation of the novel by the same name.

Young Albert, played by Jeremy Orvine, enlists to serve in First World War after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. l In 2013, the cast and crew of The Monuments Men came to the p pretty village of Bramley near Basingstoke to film training scenes at B Bramley Camp, a British Army training camp.

The Monuments Men, starring George Clooney and Matt Damon, is a action drama based on the true story of an unlikely Second World an W platoon tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and War r return them to their owners.

Top: The historic St Cross Hospital and Chapel in the water meadows near Winchester. Picture by Alison Parsons. Above: Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge and Una Stubbs as Aunt Sally, the programme was filmed in the Test Valley areas of Stockbridge, Braishfiled and King’s Somborne

COMMUNITY NEWS

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SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT SCHOOLS COMPETITION Three lucky children from schools in Hampshire were treated to a special behind-the-scenes tour at Southampton Airport during the summer holidays. The children, Ralph Shepperd (7), Fallon James (9) and Hannah Scott (13), were all winners of the airport’s recent Schools Competition – where kids were asked to design a poster of their favourite place in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight.

Children were asked to think

about their favourite things to do with the family and the best places to visit - from the county’s wildest attractions, the most fun parks, the pebbliest beaches, the greatest activity centres, or simply the undiscovered places where they live. The competition was open to all schools in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and it attracted over 300 entries across three age categories. Take a look at the winning entries.

Ralphie Shepperd: “I love this place as there are lots of fun things to do and I was born here.”

Fallon James: “I love the New Forest (Wilverley) because we go there for picnics, it’s peaceful and we get to see all the lovely wildlife.”

Hannah Scott: Micheldever Wood is my favourite place, as it is beautiful, no matter what season. It is extra special to me personally as I saw my first wild deer in those woods” FURTHER INFORMATION For more information on how Southampton Airport works with the community visit www.southamptonairport.com/community WINTER 2014 SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT 41

A SKI HOLIDAY FOR TWO! I

Introducing Oberperfuss – minutes from Innsbruck Airport – the new Inghamsexclusive Learn to Ski & Snowboard resort this winter.

The value for money here is second to none, the English-speaking ski-instructors are friendly and professional, and the lively bars, great food and good company guarantee you a wonderful holiday.

There are bigger names in Austria, and bigger ski areas too, but this is precisely what makes this friendly little village the perfect place to start. The ski area is ideally set up for your progression from the dedicated beginners’ area onto longer blue runs as your confidence

builds, with a couple of more challenging pistes and a snowboard fun-park to round off the week.

Equally importantly, the slopes are not overrun with high-speed show-offs, which leaves ski-school groups able to simply relax and enjoy the mountain in safety. There’s also a fantastic 10km toboggan run to try.

We’re giving away a fantastic skiing holiday to Austria, courtesy of Inghams. The winner and a friend will spend seven nights in 3* Hotel Krone, Oberperfuss, Austria. The prize also includes flights from Southampton to Innsbruck, return transfers, lift passes, ski equipment hire and ski school*

Terms & Conditions: The prize includes 7 nights’ accommodation on a half board basis for 2 people in Hotel Krone, Oberperfuss, Austria.

Return flights from Southampton to Innsbruck and return transfers. Lift passes, ski school, ski, boot and helmet hire. *If the winner is able to ski the prize will be replaced with a more suitable resort and package. The competition closes on 31st December 2014. The prize is departing from Southampton Airport between 03/01/15 - 07/02/15 and 21/02/15 - 21/03/15 (excluding school holidays), subject to availability. Full competition terms and conditions apply – please visit www.southamptonairport.com/ski for details.

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